Donna's Barbecue Sauce
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with Donna's Barbecue Sauce—a perfectly balanced homemade BBQ sauce that’s sweet, tangy, smoky, and just the right amount of spicy. Made with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this sauce is brought to life with the bold flavors of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper for subtle heat. Quick and easy to prepare, it takes just 25 minutes from start to finish and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even as a dipping sauce for wings and fries. With its rich, versatile flavor and simple preparation, Donna's Barbecue Sauce is set to become your go-to recipe for all your barbecue needs!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard.
Step 2
Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and water. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, vinegar for tanginess, or cayenne pepper for extra spice.
Step 6
Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Step 7
Use the barbecue sauce as a marinade, basting sauce, or dipping sauce for your favorite grilled or smoked dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (951.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1084.9 |
| Total Fat 1.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2986.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 274.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 231.3g | |
| Protein 2.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 230.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 855.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories